Hi! My name is Steve, and I make videos all about coffee. Whether you are a coffee nerd (like me) or just a casual weekend drinker trying to drink better coffee this channel has something for you.
From product reviews to how-tos, I hope to cover it all.
What is wrong wiyh you there are people who earn 400 in like only with 15 days work. And here you are thinking 400 for a grinder is not loaded. Such a rich douche with no understanding of the 99 % people in world
Hi, thanks for the video. Interesting points. I have found that RDT isn't needed (it made no difference to my retention and static) and if you do away with that the issue you mention of beans sticking to the anti-popcorn forks almost disappears completely. Similarly, when adjusting the grind setting it's fine with the grinder off and if it's on then a gentle push of the bellows sorts it out (the noise/tightness) as it's caused by air flow, given how tightly engineered it is - appreciate you don't like bellows. You may also want to remove the adjustment collar if you don't like the look, you don't need it unless you are switching burrs. I used to have a Eureka grinder, so this thing is next level for me!
Now the burrs have settled a little I may grind a few doses without RDT and see what happens. Anything to reduce the workflow is good thing to me. That’s true. Didn’t think it could be the moisture! That’s for the info on the noise. No damage being caused then, excellent. I did think about removing it but then there will be a mark from the grub screw (to be expected) and seeing that will annoy me haha.
@SteveHowkins yeah, the collar doesn't look great but it doesn't bother me really - to your point on the finishing, it's a shame they didn't make the collar or the fixing mechanism a bit cleaner!
@@briantaylor1595 I’m sure I’ve read it was a last minute addition to the grinder so that would explain the slight different finish and securing method. That being said it does the job intended no problem.
1 Key spec that gets overlooked often, specially on "stepless" is the adjustment "intervals". not sure the term, but how minor of a adjustment does it make when you make the least change. Some good ones are at .05 um /micrometer
The adjustment is not specified but to me the thread pitch is quite large so it will not be as small as 5 microns that’s for sure. I have no issues dialling in though.
18grams, 34 seconds...Into a coffee pitcher? lol, WTflat is that cup? Its the size for a pint of beer!! :-) And when you took a sip, I thought you would be digging depp, but NO!, you took a sip right off the rim!!! Thats a gusher mate!!
That might be the best grinder for the money period. Pretty crazy…It’s almost like the new df64. I wonder if that will come out to a wider market soon in the US
@@SteveHowkins if you happen to have a df64v id like a direct comparison between that, or the df lines in general. Also mopre specific to the df64v, the variable rpm compared would be interesting to see as well. Lastly, id like to know if its possible to blindbur mod the grinder in general, considering it has a decent motor. With the df64v, its possible to do a blindburr mod if you drill the side of the carrier and swap the screws for recessed screws from the rear and magnets.
This is almost exactly my set up a year ago. It was how I started doing espresso at home. Shaking the Niche zero is so relatable 😅 But I have changed everything by now 😂
@@SteveHowkins I first upgraded the Niche to Weber Key (massive difference). Then upgraded the BDB to LM Linea Micra. I can go on about other tools but I don’t want to risk boring you 😉
@@SteveHowkins I am not trying to be rude or anything. I have seen a few content creators who would post on various topics even though the views are not high. So just trying to understand how that works. How do you make it worth your time?
@@Mujahed0001 honest answer it isn’t! I don’t make any money but I also don’t buy like some to attract views/followers. I haven’t bought any video equipment I didn’t already own and everything I do a video on is something I was going to buy regardless. I mean a little return would be lovely but I’m not counting on it.
Indeed. Same as the df64 looks a lot like the Lagom P64 that came before it. Guess unless you break the mold not many ways it can be done at an affordable price for all.
How come you had to go finer at PP 77 in order to match the shot time at PP87? PP 77 has less pressure, right? slower flow rate? am i missing something? Sorry to bother
Not bothering at all. So the pressure changes but I don’t think the flow rate does. That is dependant on the grind. So at 77 in order to get a 9 bar shot I had to grind finer than at 87 as the machine was doing the work there. If you want 6/7 bar shots then yes use a lower pp and grind the same. All trial and error really. Puck prep and the coffee used make a difference.
Hey man, great video. I've been watching your videos about the dual boiler for a while now and I really like them. Ive got one here myself as well and I had a lot of hesitation when It came to opening it up and voiding the warranty. I just wanted to say that if I could give you one piece of advice is just go for it.. .adjusting the OPV to 9bars its extremely easy and once you've done that, you have so much freedom to play around with pre infusion time and pressure before even getting to 9bar full pump pressure... It will open a whole new world for you!! I know voiding the warranty is not ideal but the reality is that if you take good care of your machine, chances are your machine will live way past the warranty period anyway with no issues. regards from Australia.
Yes that’s true. I have thought a few times about it and have watched the videos on how to do it. I’ve probably only got 6 months on the 24 month warranty anyway.
Nice. Maybe the tidy coffee puck is because the 1.7mm puck screen is pressing up against the shower screen thus keeping the coffee puck squished firmly down? ... Also if you like, you could try a bit less coffee when using the thick puck screen. I saw that idea on a forum. Cheers
Bottomless is only good when you're calibrating your technique or if you're an instagram attention-seeking person. Otherwise, spouted portra will be just fine..
It's a hunk of shit and I am putting it nicely. Now I know why it has been discontinued. It's barely workable on my Nikon Z7II, then when you get it to work it starts to freeze up. There is not a chance of using Flex without failure of some sort. It's not fucking reliable at all. I paid around $400 CDN for it, I didn't even really use it until it was too late to return it. Piss me off. Knowing without a doubt they had to have known It had many issues and still put it out there to sell. I am so pissed off, that if walking into their "head office" was a possibility. I know I would be getting my money back or credit of some sort ! Fuck them !! This was basically a scam.
Wow, this looks really hard. So many little pieces to unassemble and reassemble again. Thanks for the video. Wish there was a shop I could take mine too so an expert could do it, someone who has all the tools and is good at putting it all together again. I assume I need to clean mine because I have the setting at almost "0" and the grind still isn't fine enough.
@@SteveHowkins It's a used grinder. I've had it for a year, and it's basically loaned to me. I have no idea if the previous owner ever cleaned it. I've never cleaned it, and I use it once a day to make an espresso. I have no tools -- if they came with the Niche, they weren't passed on to me. I'm not a mechanic, so I'm not the sort of person who dismantles engines and knows how to put everything back together again successfully. Assembling IKEA furniture is hard enough! And yes, the grind setting is currently at 7 (out of 50 possible settings) and I think it still might not be fine enough, so the espresso pours in 12 seconds with no crema now. I thought maybe cleaning might help, but I'm afraid I'll be unable to reassemble it. I also tried to recalibrate the Niche without cleaning it, but that made it even worse. Maybe I just need to ask the coffee shop to grind it for me.
@@attitune you only need a 10mm socket (think that’s the correct size) the rest comes out in an easy methodical order. Your shot is too fast unless you’re aiming for a turbo shot (suspect you aren’t).
@@SteveHowkins No, I don't want 12-second espressos. I'm not sure what's wrong. Could be the espresso machine or it could be the grinder or both. I still haven't gotten the courage to try dismantling the grinder. I'm the sort of person who can't even refold a map properly without getting it all bunched up.
Hi, I’m running into a problem here with my Flex and wondering if you can help. All I can see is the lightning feature in the app and don’t see anything else for options.
Is that apple or android app? I used apple App Store with no issues but I have to say I’ve not used the device for some time so the developers may have changed bits or ran into some issues with releasing updates. I would reach out to them for further troubleshooting. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.
I think if you have 220-240v main power supply it doesn’t really matter but I’m no electrician. My assumption is it can alternate automatically between the 2.
I think if you have 220-240v main power supply it doesn’t really matter but I’m no electrician. My assumption is it can alternate automatically between the 2.
Thanks for your review. I wanted to upgrade to this one from a Sage Barista that served me quite well the last couple of years. I'm getting more serious about coffee and that machine just didn't cut it any more. Then last week someone offered me his complete setup for a bargain, consisting of a Baratza Sette 270 and an ECM Casa V. The grinder is awesome, but the machine is actually kind of scary to use. My morning coffee routine turned into kind of a job really and I'm not sure if I like it. It's definitely more of an occasion and the built quality and general feel is in a completely different league, but I do miss the ease-of-use that Sage provides. Let's see how it works out.
I did think to do it but then didn’t want to apply that much pressure to my Acaia Lunar. Should have a cheaper one about in the kitchen. Will test it and report back
@@SteveHowkins Yes definetely with a regular scale instead of a food one since they're too sensitive. Thanks again 😇 Just ordered one myself btw waiting for it to arrive
Crap. It's less quality then the tamron in image quality and it's got no VC or OSS. And it's not even a linear motor system and the Tamron has weather sealing and VC
Just remove the group head shower screen and see that melting, flaking, pealing coating. It's common with every Breville Dual Boiler and they are saying it's cosmetical. I dont think so! This issue it's been for years and they do nothing about that. I just sandpaper mine completely. I'm so disappointed..
Yes mine has that too. I think there has to be a compromise somewhere for the price. Has it made a tangible difference to your coffee as you say it’s more than cosmetic. I have noticed no difference at all.
@@SteveHowkins From what I understand the machine sells for around $700 in Australia so I don't really understand your argument about cost/quality, had it cost $700 like in Australia I would have been more inclined to agree with you!
@@dejedejsson in the world of dual boiler machines £1200 is cheap. All depends what you value. If in the UK it was £700 it would be a sell out machine for sure.
Hey Steve. If you want more pressure, you can order the steam wand tip for the Sage Barista Pro and use it on the dual boiler. It has 4 holes and a little bit larger diameter as well. That's what I've been using for the past 4 months and it definitely has improved steam power for me. Anyways great video man. Cheers!
Never heard of nor have I had any batter overheat issues from genuine or third party batteries in 4 years of use. Maybe in super hot and humid climates like with all tech but certainly not in the UK.
I’ve read that niche don’t recommend it but won’t hurt at all. Same thing with they don’t recommend ssp burrs in the duo but people will and have done it. No issues.
I take it you mean gaggia classic pro? If so similar. Around 10 mins on dual boiler you are good to go. Used to be similar for me on gaggia classic. The dual boiler warm up is quick for its size and capabilities.
hi mate sounds like your local to me ive used my action 2 for years now and love it great little camera for b roll for motovlogging great channel by the way
